Unit 11, Day 1 - Introduction

Open Ended

What events marked the transition into the Modern Era?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were consequences of the end of the Cold War in 1991?

• The emergence of the U.S. as the sole superpower

• The continuation of the Berlin Wall era

• The start of the arms race

• The dissolution of the Soviet Union

Multiple Choice

How did the breakup of the Soviet Union lead to the formation of new countries?

• By peaceful negotiations among Soviet leaders

• Through the creation of new borders and independence movements

• By military intervention from the U.S.

• Through economic collapse only

Open Ended

How did the end of the Cold War change the kinds of global problems the U.S. had to address? Why did this shift matter?

Multiple Select

Which features of the Persian Gulf War previewed the Modern Era?

• Precision-guided munitions and stealth aircraft

• Coalition buildup and defense of Saudi Arabia

• The Berlin Wall era

• Containment as U.S. policy

Multiple Choice

Which immediate changes were implemented in the United States following the September 11, 2001 attacks?

• Creation of the TSA and stricter airport screening

• Introduction of the USA PATRIOT Act

• Formation of the Department of Homeland Security

• All of the above

Open Ended

How did 9/11 change both daily life for Americans and U.S. foreign policy at the same time?

Multiple Choice

Which two countries were the primary focus of U.S. military operations in the early years of the Global War on Terror?

• Iran and Syria

• Afghanistan and Iraq

• Libya and Egypt

• Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Multiple Select

What are some of the most significant changes that occurred globally from the end of the Cold War to the Modern Era?

• The rise of the internet and digital technology

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

• The spread of democracy in Eastern Europe

• The discovery of America